Cellist Yo-Yo Ma receives the Dan David Prize award from Tel Aviv's University president Prof. Itamar Rabinovich, Sunday. (AP)
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| By: Associated Press |
| Published: May 22, 2006 |
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Word renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma received a prestigious and valuable prize on Sunday recognizing his "Silk Road Project" for its contribution to international cultural understanding.
The Dan David Prize Ma won is worth $1 million. In his acceptance speech, he said he would share it with the musicians, board members and staff of the project.
Ma set up the "Silk Road Project" in 1988 to explore the common threads of culture and music in various societies. "I believe that when we enlarge our view of the world, we also deepen our understanding of our own lives and culture," he said in a mission statement on the project's Web site.
He began his acceptance by playing the Sarabande from Bach's 5th Suite, explaining that it symbolizes common world heritage. He said it originated in North Africa, became a racy dance in Spain and a formal dance in France. "It does not belong to a single culture," he said.
The Dan David Prize is awarded each year to individuals "for making unique contributions to humanity," according to a statement from the foundation. Three prizes are awarded each year. The foundation is headquartered at Tel Aviv University, and the annual award ceremony alternates between Tel Aviv and Paris. |
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